Wheelchair-bound Football Coach
Posted: 31 Dec 2013, 11:04
What an inspirational young man!
‘I’m going for it now, nothing will stop me’: Wheelchair-bound football fan becomes world’s first disabled coach for able-bodied players after letter from Sir Alex Ferguson
Sohail Rehman, 21, was born with spinal muscular atrophy, which forced him into a wheelchair by the age of 13
Obsessed by football, studied sports technology and coaching at college
Went professional after letter from Sir Alex Ferguson praising his work
Sir Alex congratulated Mr Rehman on his FA coaching badges and his goals, giving him the encouragement to become a full-time coach
Mr Rehman now coaches Sunday league teams and tournaments in Yorkshire but plans to rise to the top with Manchester United in his sights
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